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Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864) to Mr. Johnston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.59 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Fort Dodge, Iowa Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 March 1910 Pagination: 4 p. ; 14.3 x 18.2 cm. Order a Copy

He tells him how he spent his Easter. Then goes on to talk about New Hampshire and gives some history of the town Londonderry.

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